Introduction

Building modern web applications requires a solid foundation. In this post, we explore how Cloudless.gr leverages Next.js and AWS to deliver fast, scalable serverless experiences.

Why Serverless?

Serverless architecture eliminates the need to manage infrastructure. With SST v4, you can deploy directly to AWS using CloudFront and Lambda@Edge.

Key Benefits

Zero server management — Focus on code, not ops
Auto-scaling — Handle traffic spikes automatically
Cost-efficient — Pay only for what you use

Getting Started

First, clone the repository and install dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/cloudless-gr/portfolio.git
cd portfolio && pnpm install

Then start the development server:

pnpm dev

Prerequisites for deployment

An AWS account
AWS credentials configured locally (e.g., via aws configure)

Deploy

To deploy with SST:

pnpm sst deploy

Architecture Overview

Our stack consists of three layers:

Frontend — Next.js App Router with i18n (en, el, fr)
API — Next.js API routes + Notion as headless CMS
Infrastructure — SST v4 deploying to CloudFront + Lambda

Conclusion

With this setup, you get a production-ready portfolio that scales automatically and is typically cost-effective at low traffic levels.